{"id":2319,"date":"2020-04-14T17:07:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T17:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/?p=2319"},"modified":"2020-04-14T18:03:07","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T18:03:07","slug":"national-library-week-april-19-25-2020-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/2020\/04\/14\/national-library-week-april-19-25-2020-2\/","title":{"rendered":"National Library Week&#8211;April 19-25, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How do we celebrate <strong><em>National Library Week<\/em><\/strong> when no one can visit the Library?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"275\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/NLW-2020.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2357\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/NLW-2020.png 752w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/NLW-2020-300x110.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not too early to\nthink about how you\u2019ll celebrate&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ala.org\/conferencesevents\/celebrationweeks\/natlibraryweek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Library Week<\/a>, planned this year for April 19-25. The theme\nfor the 2020 celebration is \u201cFind Your Place at the Library.\u201d The American\nLibrary Association offers&nbsp;free promotional tools&nbsp;that include press releases, PSAs, and ready-made\ngraphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celebrations during\nNational Library Week include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Monday, April 20: State of America\u2019s Libraries Report released, including the Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2019.<\/li><li>Tuesday, April 21:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ala-apa.org\/nlwd\/\">National Library Workers Day<\/a>, a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.<\/li><li>Wednesday, April 22:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ala.org\/conferencesevents\/celebrationweeks\/natlibraryweek\/national-bookmobile-day\">National Bookmobile Day<\/a>, a day to recognize the contributions of our nation\u2019s bookmobiles and the dedicated professionals who make quality bookmobile outreach possible in their communities.<\/li><li>Thursday, April 23:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ala.org\/conferencesevents\/take-action-for-libraries-day\">Take Action for Libraries Day<\/a>,&nbsp;a day to rally advocates to share their library story. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>National Library Week is an annual celebration\nhighlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play\nin transforming lives and strengthening our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below are 19 different ideas to help you plan your fun-filled week!<\/strong><br> <br> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Dress-th-Part.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2348\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Dress-th-Part.jpg 640w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Dress-th-Part-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Dress-th-Part-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Dress the Part<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/holidays\/halloween-ideas\/g22127013\/book-character-costumes\/\">https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/holidays\/halloween-ideas\/g22127013\/book-character-costumes\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for something out of the ordinary?&nbsp; Encourage patrons to dress up for National\nLibrary Week following themes such as \u201cWacky Wednesday\u201d (crazy socks are\nwelcome) and \u201cFavorite Friday\u201d where people come dressed as their favorite book\ncharacter.&nbsp; Could you possibly do a\nparade of characters who are exhibiting proper \u201csocial distancing\u201d protocols? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Create\nan Obstacle Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-kids-activities-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/137781\/how-to-make-a-chalk-walk-for-your-neighbors-to-play-on\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"371\" height=\"356\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Create-Obstacle-Course.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2347\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Create-Obstacle-Course.png 371w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Create-Obstacle-Course-300x288.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>OK\u2026.so maybe patrons can\u2019t come INSIDE the\nlibrary right now, but they could come participate in your sidewalk obstacle\ncourse while they pick up any needed supplies for your live craft hours!&nbsp; Another idea would be to have the patrons\ndesign a message for the librarians on the sidewalks outside your library so\nyou can see the messages of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) I\nLove My Public Library Coloring Page Contest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"279\" height=\"407\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/I-love-my-public-library-coloring-page.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2355\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/I-love-my-public-library-coloring-page.png 279w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/I-love-my-public-library-coloring-page-206x300.png 206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/I-Love-My-Public-Library-Coloring-Page-3215598\">https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/I-Love-My-Public-Library-Coloring-Page-3215598<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download this FREE coloring sheet and\nencourages patrons to share their creations via Instagram, Facebook, or by\nemailing them to you so you can post them on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4) Quotes\nto Share About Libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"339\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Quotes-to-Share-about-Libraries.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2359\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Quotes-to-Share-about-Libraries.png 485w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Quotes-to-Share-about-Libraries-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymayo.com\/2015\/02\/18\/quotes-about-libraries\/\">http:\/\/www.dailymayo.com\/2015\/02\/18\/quotes-about-libraries\/<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/blog\/quotes-about-how-much-we-love-librarians\">https:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/blog\/quotes-about-how-much-we-love-librarians<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these or other quotes you may find to\ndecorate your Instagram, Facebook, or website pages.&nbsp; Another great idea would be to decorate your\nwindows so patrons can see them as they drive by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"339\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/BookfaceGroup.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2345\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/BookfaceGroup.png 619w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/BookfaceGroup-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5) Institute\na Bookface Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"343\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Bookface7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2344\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Bookface7.png 574w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Bookface7-300x179.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.literaryhoots.com\/2016\/07\/bookface-friday-in-library.html\">http:\/\/www.literaryhoots.com\/2016\/07\/bookface-friday-in-library.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\nHave patrons take silly pictures of themselves using books as their faces and\nthen either post them on Instagram using your libraries #hashtag and\n#bookfacefriday or send them to you via email so you could post them on your\nwebsite.&nbsp; Another fun option would be to\nmake it a contest throughout the week and announce prizes on Friday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6)\nInvite Patrons to \u201cShow Your Love for the Library\u201d By Sending a Hug<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"359\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Hug2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2354\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Hug2.jpg 656w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Hug2-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-kids-activities-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/137789\/paper-hug\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This craft idea is a fabulous way of both keeping the kids busy and\nentertained, while also spreading some love to librarians.<br>\n<br>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"528\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Hug1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2353\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Hug1.jpg 537w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Hug1-300x295.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7) Do a Bookshelf Scavenger\nHut at Home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"416\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Scavenger-Hunt.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2360\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Scavenger-Hunt.png 656w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Scavenger-Hunt-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/parents\/books-and-reading\/raise-a-reader-blog\/challenge-kids-to-bookshelf-scavenger-hunt.html\">https:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/parents\/books-and-reading\/raise-a-reader-blog\/challenge-kids-to-bookshelf-scavenger-hunt.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-the-many-little-joys\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.themanylittlejoys.com\/library-scavenger-hunt\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themanylittlejoys.com\/library-scavenger-hunt-for-kids-part-2-bingo-version\/\">https:\/\/www.themanylittlejoys.com\/library-scavenger-hunt-for-kids-part-2-bingo-version\/<\/a><br> Help kids to \u201csearch\u201d for good books to read that have been in their homes all along!&nbsp; Whether it\u2019s finding the biggest book, the book with the most pages, or a book about animals, kids (and adults) will have fun finding treasures they have had all along. Or for a different twist, try Scavenger Hunt Bingo version!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8) Host an Around the World\nTour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/free-18-countries-of-world-book_30\/\">https:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/free-18-countries-of-world-book_30\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-living-life-and-learning\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.livinglifeandlearning.com\/printable-passport-for-kids.html?utm_medium=social&#038;utm_source=pinterest&#038;utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&#038;utm_content=tribes&#038;utm_term=500877034_17762588_134828\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what country you\nvisit, use these printable passports or country coloring sheets to keep track\nof the countries you learn about. Just as you would have a stamp in your\npassport for each country you\u2019d visit, patrons can collect a \u201cstamp\u201d from the\nlibrary to add to this printable passport for each country you learn about\nthroughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"444\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Around-the-World-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2363\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Around-the-World-1.jpg 404w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Around-the-World-1-273x300.jpg 273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9) Create a WordArt Using Patrons Words<br> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/770889661186334251\/\">https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/770889661186334251\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have each patron describe the library using\nonly one word and, at the end of the week, create a Wordart using the words\nthey had to say about their favorite part of the library!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"326\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Word-Art-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2364\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Word-Art-1.png 415w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Word-Art-1-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10) Create\na Library \u201cFamily\u201d Newsletter<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"172\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Family-Newsletter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2349\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/family.lovetoknow.com\/family-activities\/how-create-engaging-family-newsletter\">https:\/\/family.lovetoknow.com\/family-activities\/how-create-engaging-family-newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decide on a <a href=\"https:\/\/family.lovetoknow.com\/family-activities\/awesome-family-newsletter-theme-ideas\">theme<\/a>\n(COVID-19 seems appropriate), enlist volunteers to write stories from the\ncommunity, and library staff can put together a newsletter from all the patrons\nin the \u201cfield\u201d reporting on fun activities, memories, or challenges to life\nthis spring.&nbsp; Better yet\u2026make it a video\nnewsletter and have patrons submit news clips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11) Book\nSpine Poetry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"262\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Book-Spine-Poetry.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2365\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Book-Spine-Poetry.png 404w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Book-Spine-Poetry-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-link is-provider-life-in-the-library\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/dborck.wordpress.com\/2011\/04\/20\/april-is-national-poetry-month\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>National Poetry Month is a month-long, national\ncelebration of poetry established by the Academy of American Poets. The concept\nis to widen the attention of individuals and the media\u2014to the art of poetry, to\nliving poets, to our complex poetic heritage, and to poetry books and\njournals.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was created&nbsp;to increase the visibility and availability\nof poetry in popular culture while acknowledging and celebrating poetry\u2019s\nability to sustain itself in the many places where it is practiced and\nappreciated. <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12) Oh\nLibrary, How I Love Thee\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-link is-provider-hcpl-teenscene-039-s-read-review\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/readandreview.org\/2011\/03\/29\/oh-library-how-i-love-thee\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have the\ncommunity participate in a giant love letter to the library by stopping by,\ngrabbing a heart, and telling why they love their library!&nbsp; This is something anyone can add to if it is\nposted on an outside door.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"374\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/How-I-Love-Thee.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2352\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/How-I-Love-Thee.png 237w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/How-I-Love-Thee-190x300.png 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13) Host a Long-Distance Book Club<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bustle.com\/p\/10-tips-for-hosting-a-digital-book-club-47362\">https:\/\/www.bustle.com\/p\/10-tips-for-hosting-a-digital-book-club-47362<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to join the ranks of Emma Watson Oprah,\nEmma Roberts, and Reese Witherspoon?&nbsp;\nHere are 10 tips and rules to follow in order to have great success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"378\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Long-Distance-Book-Club.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2356\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Long-Distance-Book-Club.png 780w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Long-Distance-Book-Club-300x145.png 300w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Long-Distance-Book-Club-768x372.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14) Host a Hogwarts Digital Escape Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSflNxNM0jzbZJjUqOcXkwhGTfii4CM_CA3kCxImbY8c3AABEA\/viewform?fbclid=IwAR10iBRN3qfwd779mRqPvQcq2eaJErTczzMxuICYRBl5zRIepN-Kj4UTAYk\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSflNxNM0jzbZJjUqOcXkwhGTfii4CM_CA3kCxImbY8c3AABEA\/viewform?fbclid=IwAR10iBRN3qfwd779mRqPvQcq2eaJErTczzMxuICYRBl5zRIepN-Kj4UTAYk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peters Public Township Library in McMurray, PA,\ncreated a Hogwarts Digital Escape Room. You can complete this escape room as a group or as\nindividual. You can compete against friends and try it multiple times. Just\nmake sure you have fun! This would be really fun to do as a Zoom meeting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"186\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Hogwarts-Escape-Room.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2351\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Hogwarts-Escape-Room.png 620w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Hogwarts-Escape-Room-300x90.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15) Create \u201cOpen When\u201d Letters to Celebrate\nYour Library When We Reopen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-link is-provider-between-england-amp-iowa\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/betweenenglandandiowa.com\/2019\/09\/22\/open-when-letter-ideas\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A fun idea for when we can\u2019t see each other in\nperson.&nbsp; Ask your patrons to write\nletters to the library that you will \u201cOpen When\u201d the library reopens!&nbsp; They can include funny pictures, stories\nabout their favorite librarian, or what they can\u2019t wait to do again once the\nlibrary is open.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Open-When.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2358\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Open-When.png 500w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Open-When-300x226.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16) How to Help Librarians and Archivists from\nYour Living Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/articles\/archives-to-browse-from-home\">https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/articles\/archives-to-browse-from-home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re cooped-up and curious, use your free\ntime to decipher handwriting, tag images, and more! Some libraries are in the\nmarket for armchair archivists \u2013 volunteers who can put on their sleuth hats\nand decipher records and handwriting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"490\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Help-Librarians-and-Archivists.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Help-Librarians-and-Archivists.jpg 730w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Help-Librarians-and-Archivists-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>17)\nGo on a \u201cVirtual\u201d Journey Together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-waterford-org\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.waterford.org\/resources\/3-great-virtual-field-trips-for-early-learners\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t go on a trip together right now?&nbsp; No worries!&nbsp;\nGather everyone together on a Zoom meeting and go on a virtual trip to\nsomewhere fun.&nbsp; Maybe make it a theme for\nthe week in everything you choose to do:&nbsp;\nvirtual story time, virtual field trip, virtual craft project, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"355\" src=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Virtual-Journey.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2361\" srcset=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Virtual-Journey.png 637w, http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/files\/2020\/04\/Virtual-Journey-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18)\nCombine National Poetry Month &amp; National Library Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-harpercollins-children-039-s-books\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.harpercollins.com\/childrens\/shel-silverstein-poems\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find fun poems to feature on your Instagram,\nFacebook, or website each day that remind children and adults alike why they\nlove their library and can\u2019t wait until they can get back to it.&nbsp; There are also at home activities, read aloud\nvideos, and more for ones to explore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19) Treat\nYour Patrons with These Gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coloring Bookmarks:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superteacherworksheets.com\/pinterest\/pz-coloring-bookmarks.html\">https:\/\/www.superteacherworksheets.com\/pinterest\/pz-coloring-bookmarks.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coloring Bookmarks:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalpaperworks.com\/blog\/read,article\/887\/free-printables-read-grow-coloring-bookmarks-for-back-to-school\">https:\/\/www.botanicalpaperworks.com\/blog\/read,article\/887\/free-printables-read-grow-coloring-bookmarks-for-back-to-school<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bookworm Treats:&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/15833036170792152\/\">https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/15833036170792152\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nerd Treats:&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/talesofthefourthgradeteacher.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/istep-day-2.html\">http:\/\/talesofthefourthgradeteacher.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/istep-day-2.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Party Favors:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/blog\/bookish-party-favors?popupdelay=0\">https:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/blog\/bookish-party-favors?popupdelay=0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gumball Treats:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/58335757643736930\/\">https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/58335757643736930\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do we celebrate National Library Week when no one can visit the Library? It\u2019s not too early to think about how you\u2019ll celebrate&nbsp;National Library Week, planned this year for April 19-25. The theme for the 2020 celebration is \u201cFind <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/2020\/04\/14\/national-library-week-april-19-25-2020-2\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  National Library Week&#8211;April 19-25, 2020<\/span><span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements","category-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2319"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2383,"href":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319\/revisions\/2383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/cpls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}